Giants WR Mario Manningham says he's cleared to practice, although he has not been officially cleared

William Perlman/The Star-LedgerMario Manningham said he's been cleared to practice.

Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham missed Sunday's 29-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles with a concussion suffered last week, although the Giants' No. 2 wide receiver said he'll re-join the team at practice on Wednesday. However, the team has still not officially cleared the wide receiver.

"I'll be good for Sunday," said Manningham, who added he came in early this morning to see a trainer.

"I feel way better, way, way better," Manningham said. "Got a lot of rest, my head got a chance to clear and get the fogginess out."

His head was hurting last week and he had sensitivity to light. Manningham said if he played yesterday, he would have been "delayed" in the huddle. But he watched the game, and joked he must purchase a new couch because he was jumping on it so much.

Manningham has never experienced a concussion before. However, the team said he had a concussion last year. He played the following week.

Despite what Manningham said, Tom Coughlin said he personally has not received Manningham's clearance.

"Until I see it written down," Coughlin said. "I don't report rumors. I'm just waiting to see the official document from the medical people telling me that he's ready to go."

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-- Coughlin said Justin Tuck has a strained groin. Tuck continues to struggle with a neck injury, which Coughlin admitted might be an issue throughout the season.